ZIP 39322 (Buckatunna, MS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39322: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Mississippi
Wayne County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wayne County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wayne County: 1 in 185 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 136 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd (1), CR-DENHAM Progress Rd (1) and CR-NATHAN Jordan Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39322 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd | 1 |
| CR-DENHAM Progress Rd | 1 |
| CR-NATHAN Jordan Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Azalea Dr | 3 |
| Mississippi Drive | 3 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 3 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| Buckatunna Millry Road | 2 |
| Denham Progress Road | 2 |
| Eucutta Rd | 2 |
ZIP 39322 at a glance
| Population | 1,712 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,218 |
| Median home value | $62,655 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +66% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +20% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39322
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39322?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (136 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39322?
US-45 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39322 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39322?
April has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39322?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wayne County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39322 compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 85.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39322?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.